Slovakia News
Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:20:02 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 2,775 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 241,300.
Published: Wednesday, January 27, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:20:01 +0000News digest: The far right is falling apart
One person died after being vaccinated in Slovakia. Almost 2.6 million people tested so far.
Published: Tuesday, January 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:20:01 +0000Covid vaccine now available for people over 75 in Slovakia
Applications accepted online or via a call centre.
Published: Tuesday, January 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:20:01 +0000Scientists: British strain may not be as prevalent in Slovakia as hygienists claim
The Public Health Authority promised to verify their results.
Published: Tuesday, January 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:20:02 +0000Zoo animals are enjoying unused Christmas trees
Animals in captivity need enrichment to support their natural curiosity and stimulate their senses.
Published: Tuesday, January 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:20:02 +0000Far right splits: prominent faces leave after Kotleba changed statute
Analyst says that strengthening of extremists is unlikely.
Published: Tuesday, January 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:50:01 +0000It was a long time ago and it never happened anyway
How much of the present will be intelligible through the kaleidoscopic lens of digital media in just a few years – or even months?
Published: Tuesday, January 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:50:01 +0000Better hiking infrastructure for Bratislava locals during pandemic
The tourist board of the capital invested in the revitalisation of popular tourist spots visited by locals.
Published: Tuesday, January 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:50:01 +0000Company operating Tatras ski resort to dismiss 260 employees
The decision comes after the company streamlined the structures it completed in the spring of 2020.
Published: Tuesday, January 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:50:01 +0000PM's advisor steps down after gaining European funds for his association
The Environment Ministry refused corruption allegations. The prosecutor’s office will look into the case.
Published: Tuesday, January 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:50:01 +0000Worse-off districts in Slovakia should undergo another round of testing
It is necessary to carry a negative COVID-19 test result from January 27 to at least February 2.
Published: Tuesday, January 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 09:20:02 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,590 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 238,600.
Published: Tuesday, January 26, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:50:02 +0000News digest: Results from weekend nationwide testing still not out
The parliamentary committee recommends one candidate for new police chief. NASA picks a picture by Slovak photographer as its Astronomy Picture of the Day.
Published: Monday, January 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:50:02 +0000Some 1.5 million people tested so far
The weekend results of nationwide testing have not been published.
Published: Monday, January 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:50:02 +0000Gargling tests available
For now tests are provided by a private lab and people have to pay for them.
Published: Monday, January 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:50:01 +0000Matovič government takes after Smer in lawmaking
The second-largest testing scheme of the whole population is underway in Slovakia. Government says they ordered enough vaccines. Layoffs of transnationals in Bratislava.
Published: Monday, January 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:20:01 +0000Matovič takes after Smer governments in lawmaking
The second-largest testing scheme of the whole population is underway in Slovakia. Government says they ordered enough vaccines. Layoffs of transnationals in Bratislava.
Published: Monday, January 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:20:03 +0000Cities and towns under the Tatras are partnering up to boost regional development
The cities of Poprad, Kežmarok, Svit, and the High Tatras region agreed on cooperation in a joint memorandum.
Published: Monday, January 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:20:03 +0000The pandemic keeps cutting the number of foreigners working in Slovakia
Most foreign nationals work in the capital and western Slovak districts.
Published: Monday, January 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:20:03 +0000White Crow awards reflect a year of hard tests
The awards went to four initiatives in justice, education, health care and minorities.
Published: Monday, January 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:20:03 +0000Hlas is gaining strength, along with Sulík’s SaS
At the same time, most people think PM Matovič is not managing the coronavirus crisis well.
Published: Monday, January 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 09:20:02 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 551 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 237,000.
Published: Monday, January 25, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 20:20:01 +0000Biden really is waking up each morning with the goal of making things better
The new president is old and imperfect, but it's difficult to question his motives.
Published: Sunday, January 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 10:20:02 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,905 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 236,000.
Published: Sunday, January 24, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 23 Jan 2021 10:50:02 +0000Coronavirus in Slovakia: 1,544 new cases confirmed (graphs)
The total number of cases has exceeded 234,500.
Published: Saturday, January 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Sat, 23 Jan 2021 06:50:02 +0000Who’s the foreigner in this country now?
The virus has highlighted some differences between migrants and locals, but erased others.
Published: Saturday, January 23, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 23:50:02 +0000Roundup: Košice pays tribute to one of the world’s greatest male ballet dancers
The State Theatre Košice has premiered a new ballet performance about Rudolf Nureyev online.
Published: Friday, January 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:50:01 +0000News digest: Slovakia has passed the peak of the second wave, health minister says
Polish doctors will help take swabs in Slovakia this weekend. People who have had COVID can just show their positive test result.
Published: Friday, January 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:50:01 +0000Vaccine hesitancy down, but still above EU average
Survey shows less than half of Slovaks believe vaccination is the only way to end the pandemic.
Published: Friday, January 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:50:02 +0000Roundup: Košice to pay tribute to one of the world’s greatest male ballet dancers
On January 22, the State Theatre Košice premieres a new ballet performance about Rudolf Nureyev online.
Published: Friday, January 22, 2021Full story: Slovak Spectator